Presenter: Marisa Marciano, ND, RH

Original Date: November 12, 2022

Many of our medicinal plants have thousands of years of use for us to draw from. However, as medicine evolves, we continue to broaden our understanding of how these plants interact within the human body. This presentation will take participants into the past while also peering into the future: we will explore a selection of medicinal plants and their potential application in modern-day diseases such as metabolic syndrome, ECS deficiency, chronic stress, and immune disorders, looking at clinically relevant research materials and practical tips for the use of these herbs. The challenges of culture, geography, resource care and translation across time and technology will be part of this exploration. We will update our current understanding of the pharmacology of adaptogens, their relationship to the endocannabinoid system, and exploring potential plants and constituents which may modulate aspects of the ECS/HPA/immune axis. Participants will leave with a collection of clinically relevant research materials, practical tips for the use of these herbs in clinic, and a deepened appreciation for the ever-evolving potential of plant medicine in its many forms.

1.25 General and 0.25 Pharmacology (1.5 Total CEUs) approved by OBNM